Male External Genital Organs Introduction

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What is the function of the fundiform ligament in relation to the penis?

Reflects the superficial fascia onto the penis

Provides attachment to the pubic arch

Supports and suspends the penis (correct)

Drains into external pudendal veins

Which structure attaches the two crura of the penis to the margins of the pubic arch?

Ischiocavernosus (correct)

Suspensory ligament of the penis

Corpora cavernosa

Fundiform ligament

What is the main function of the crura of the penis?

Support and attachment to pubic arch (correct)

Protection of dorsal arteries

Drainage of superficial dorsal vein

Transport of sperm to urethra

What is the purpose of dividing the deep fascia during dissection of the penis?

To expose the deep dorsal vein and arteries Signup and view all the answers

Which anatomical structure traverses the corpus spongiosum in the penis?

Urethra Signup and view all the answers

Where are the male genital organs situated?

Both outside and inside the pelvic cavity Signup and view all the answers

Why are the testes placed outside the pelvic cavity in the scrotal sac?

To provide a cooler environment for spermatogenesis Signup and view all the answers

Why is there only one tube enclosed in the urogenital triangle?

For urination and ejaculation Signup and view all the answers

What structures are incised and reflected during the dissection of male external genital organs?

Remains of external spermatic fascia and cremaster muscle Signup and view all the answers

What is visualized by making a transverse section through the testis?

The epididymis capping the superior pole Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What is the function of the fundiform ligament in relation to the penis?

Which structure attaches the two crura of the penis to the margins of the pubic arch?

What is the main function of the crura of the penis?

What is the purpose of dividing the deep fascia during dissection of the penis?

Which anatomical structure traverses the corpus spongiosum in the penis?

Where are the male genital organs situated?

Why are the testes placed outside the pelvic cavity in the scrotal sac?

Why is there only one tube enclosed in the urogenital triangle?

What structures are incised and reflected during the dissection of male external genital organs?

What is visualized by making a transverse section through the testis?

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